Things to do
Things to do
Markets, vineyards, walks and experiences worth making time for.
66 selections
DO · La Garde-Freinet
Saint-Clément hike
Plan the Saint-Clément hike in La Garde-Freinet: listed 4 km and 1 h 20, with a route map, elevation profile, GPX and access advice.
Route diagram: LE GOLFE · Office du Golfe
DO · La Garde-Freinet
Moulin de l’Adrech hike
Plan the Moulin de l’Adrech hike in La Garde-Freinet: listed 3 km and 1 h, with a route map, elevation profile, GPX and access advice.
Route diagram: LE GOLFE · Office du Golfe
DO · La Garde-Freinet
Notre-Dame de Miremer hike
Plan the Notre-Dame de Miremer hike in La Garde-Freinet: listed 9.7 km and 3 h, with a route map, elevation profile, GPX and access advice.
Route diagram: LE GOLFE · Office du Golfe
DO · Saint-Tropez
Les Amis de la Bravade
Discover the association preserving Saint-Tropez’s Bravade traditions: local history, ceremonial life, transmission and official contact information.
Photo: Blaue Max / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
DO · Ramatuelle
Association pour le Festival de Ramatuelle
Discover the association behind the Ramatuelle Festival: its history since 1985, Théâtre de Verdure, cultural project and official contact information.
Context photo: En-bateau / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
DO · Le Plan-de-la-Tour
La Boule Plantourianne
Discover La Boule Plantourianne, Le Plan-de-la-Tour’s pétanque club: Gallieni boulodrome, competition information and official contacts for getting involved.
Context photo: Андрей Бобровский / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
DO · La Garde-Freinet
Fête de la châtaigne
Explore La Garde-Freinet’s chestnut festival: a seasonal market in the Maures, roasted chestnuts, free admission and practical information for your visit.
Context photo: Patrick Rouzet / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
DO · Ramatuelle
Les Amis des Moulins de Ramatuelle
Meet Les Amis des Moulins de Ramatuelle: volunteer interpretation at Moulin de Paillas, the wooden mechanism and how to enquire about guided visits.
Context photo: avu-edm / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
DO · Le Plan-de-la-Tour
La Joie de Lire
Discover La Joie de Lire in Le Plan-de-la-Tour: a reading association, library activities and contacts for finding out about local cultural events.
Context photo: Patricia.fidi / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
DO · Grimaud / Cogolin
L’Escandihado
Explore L’Escandihado in Grimaud and Cogolin: Provençal dance, galoubet and tambourin, singing, traditional costume and ways to discover the association.
Context photo: Grimaud Tourisme / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
DO · Grimaud
Musée du Patrimoine de Grimaud
Visit Grimaud’s Musée du Patrimoine: everyday objects, Provençal traditions, family discovery and practical information for exploring the old village.
Context photo: Grimaud Tourisme / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
DO · La Croix-Valmer
Villa gallo-romaine de Pardigon II
Discover Pardigon II’s Roman villa remains in La Croix-Valmer: ancient history, the Débarquement area and practical advice for an archaeological visit.
DO · La Garde-Freinet
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Miremer
Explore Notre-Dame de Miremer in La Garde-Freinet: religious heritage, pilgrimage memory and practical pointers for this chapel in the Maures hills.
Context photo: Patrick Rouzet / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
DO · La Môle
Chapelle Sainte-Magdeleine de La Môle
Plan a visit to Sainte-Magdeleine chapel above La Môle: a medieval hill site, official walking-route pointers and practical advice for the Maures.
Context photo: VT98Fan / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
DO · Sainte-Maxime
Pointe des Sardinaux
Explore Sainte-Maxime’s Pointe des Sardinaux: pines, coastal heritage, family picnic stops and practical advice around the seasonally protected islet.
Context photo: Gossipguy / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
SEA · Cogolin
Port Cogolin
Discover Port Cogolin’s marina basin and quayside atmosphere, with practical pointers that distinguish it from Les Marines de Cogolin and Port Grimaud.
Photo: Net-breuer / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
BEACH · Sainte-Maxime
Plage Luc Provensal · centre-ville
Explore Luc Provensal beach in central Sainte-Maxime: sand by the Simon-Lorière promenade, family breaks and practical pointers for a seaside day.
Photo: Manuel Velo Martinez (velomartinez) / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
BEACH · Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer
Plage du Rayol
Discover Rayol beach in Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer: eastern and western sections, the descent from the village, coastal views and swimming information.
Context photo: Emartin / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
DO · Grimaud
Maison des Arcades
Explore Grimaud’s Maison des Arcades: old-village architecture, changing art exhibitions, Balladou access and practical advice for a cultural visit.
Photo: Patricia.fidi / Wikimedia Commons · Domaine public / Public domain
DO · Le Plan-de-la-Tour
Marché provençal du Plan-de-la-Tour
Visit Le Plan-de-la-Tour’s Provençal market on Place Foch, Thursdays from 8.30am to 12.30pm. Local produce, access and ideas for a village morning.
Context photo: Андрей Бобровский / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
DO · Le Plan-de-la-Tour
Église Saint-Martin du Plan-de-la-Tour
Discover Saint-Martin church in Le Plan-de-la-Tour: the 1785 building, bell tower and clock. Location, local heritage and advice for planning your visit.
Photo: Patricia.fidi / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
DO · Sainte-Maxime
Tour Carrée — Maison des Traditions
Discover Sainte-Maxime’s Tour Carrée: five centuries of history, the Maison des Traditions and pre-booked guided visits. Location and old-town access.
Photo: Jibi44 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
DO · Sainte-Maxime
Jardin botanique des Myrtes
Explore Sainte-Maxime’s Jardin des Myrtes: Mediterranean plants, a gentle walk and free entry. Boulevard Jean-Moulin access and seasonal opening hours.
Context photo: Gossipguy / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
DO · Sainte-Maxime
Marché couvert de Sainte-Maxime
Plan a visit to Sainte-Maxime’s covered market: local food, Rue Fernand-Bessy and Montée de l’Épagneul entrances, seasonal hours and old-town ideas.
Context photo: Jibi44 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
DO · Grimaud
Château de Grimaud
Visit Grimaud castle: medieval ruins, views over the Golfe de Saint-Tropez, walking access from the village and practical advice for planning your visit.
Photo: Grimaud Tourisme / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
DO · Grimaud
Église Saint-Michel de Grimaud
Discover Saint-Michel church in Grimaud: Provençal Romanesque architecture, Place de l’Église access, listed opening hours and a walk towards the castle.
Photo: Grimaud Tourisme / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
DO · Grimaud
Moulin Saint-Roch de Grimaud
Discover Saint-Roch windmill in Grimaud: Provençal heritage, Golfe views, Saint-Roch district access and interior visits available through guided tours.
Photo: Grimaud Tourisme / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
DO · Grimaud
Chapelle des Pénitents de Grimaud
Visit the Penitents’ Chapel in Grimaud, dated 1482: location, listed opening hours, religious heritage and ideas for a walk through the village.
Photo: Grimaud Tourisme / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
SEA · Cavalaire-sur-Mer
Port Héracléa de Cavalaire
Explore Cavalaire’s Port Héracléa: public waterfront walks, Maison de la Mer access and advice for checking boat-trip departure points and arrangements.
Photo: dronepicr / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
DO · Cavalaire-sur-Mer
Sentiers de la Corniche des Maures
Explore Cavalaire’s Corniche des Maures trails: Bonporteau starting area, 3 km or 8 km routes, Fenouillet scenery, coastal views and access checks.
Context photo: dronepicr / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
DO · La Môle
Barrage de la Verne à La Môle
Walk to La Verne dam in La Môle: Chemin de Saint-Julien approach, around 5 km return and wooded Maures scenery. Swimming, fishing and boating prohibited.
Photo: VT98Fan / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
DO · La Môle
Église Sainte-Magdeleine de La Môle
Visit Sainte-Magdeleine church in La Môle: a colourful façade, sundial and village heritage. Location and the distinction from the chapel in the hills.
Photo: Gilles Perréal / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
DO · La Garde-Freinet
Fort-Freinet
Visit Fort-Freinet above La Garde-Freinet: medieval village remains, Maures views and walking access. Plan for steep terrain and check conditions before visiting.
Photo: Blaue Max / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
DO · La Garde-Freinet
Croix des Maures
Discover Croix des Maures above La Garde-Freinet: the 1900 monument, village views and access advice. Distinguish this stop from the climb to Fort-Freinet.
Photo: Anthospace / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
DO · La Garde-Freinet
Conservatoire du Patrimoine du Freinet
Visit the Conservatoire du Patrimoine du Freinet: chestnuts, cork, silkworms and Fort-Freinet history. Free museum at Chapelle Saint-Jean, with access and hours.
Context photo: Patrick Rouzet / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
DO · La Croix-Valmer
Circuit du Cap Lardier
Plan the Cap Lardier circuit from Gigaro: an 8.2 km loop, around 3½ hours, scrubland and coastal paths. Official track, starting point and access checks.
Photo: Johan N / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
DO · La Garde-Freinet
Randonnée vers les Roches Blanches
A longer walk in La Garde-Freinet via Roches Blanches, Croix des Maures and Fort Freinet, with a route map, elevation profile, start and precautions.
Photo: Blaue Max / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
DO · Ramatuelle
Phare de Camarat
Visit Camarat lighthouse in Ramatuelle: official booking, shuttle from the stadium, museum and coastal views. Plan your arrival and the tower climb.
DO · Ramatuelle
Église Notre-Dame de Ramatuelle
Visit Notre-Dame church on Place de l’Ormeau in Ramatuelle: its serpentine doorway, painted decoration and old ramparts, with access and visiting advice.
Photo: Ντμίτρι / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
DO · Gassin
Jardin L’Hardy-Denonain à Gassin
Explore Gassin’s remarkable L’Hardy-Denonain garden: Mediterranean plants, terraces and the Place deï Barri entrance. Free visits; check seasonal opening.
Photo: Office de tourisme de Gassin / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
DO · Gassin
Porte des Sarrazins à Gassin
Discover Porte des Sarrazins in Gassin’s Rue Saint-Laurent: the medieval gateway, serpentine stone and portcullis traces, with walking access advice.
Photo: Office de tourisme de Gassin / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
DO · Gassin
Église Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption de Gassin
Explore Gassin church on Rue Saint-Laurent: the 1558 building, square bell tower and Claude Baillon stained glass, with walking access and visiting advice.
Photo: Office de tourisme de Gassin / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
DO · Cogolin
Tour de l’Horloge de Cogolin
Discover Cogolin’s clock tower, a medieval gateway built in basalt. History, walking access through the old village and ideas for extending your visit.
Context photo: Villedecogolin / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
DO · Cogolin
Église Saint-Sauveur–Saint-Étienne de Cogolin
Visit Saint-Sauveur–Saint-Étienne in Cogolin on Place Étienne Dolet: basalt, historic nave and furnishings. Walking access and advice around church services.
DO · Cogolin
Chapelles Saint-Roch de Cogolin
Discover Cogolin’s two Saint-Roch chapels: religious heritage, a cultural venue and esplanade views. Walking access and advice for checking the programme.
DO · Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer
Pergola du Patec
Discover the Patec pergola in Rayol-Canadel: a panoramic square, 1926 heritage and steps towards the sea. Access and practical advice for planning the walk.
Photo: Pélagie Beaurepaire / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
DO · Saint-Tropez
Musée de l’Annonciade
Explore the Annonciade Museum in Saint-Tropez: Signac, colour and modern art beside the harbour. Collections, walking access and practical visiting advice.
Photo: Gnrc / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
DO · Saint-Tropez
Église Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption de Saint-Tropez
Visit Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption in Saint-Tropez: the ochre bell tower, façade and interior. Find the church in the old village and plan your walking visit.
Photo: Polibil / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
DO · Saint-Tropez
Chapelle Sainte-Anne de Saint-Tropez
Discover Sainte-Anne above Saint-Tropez: coastal views, maritime heritage and ex-votos. Plan the Bastidettes approach and check indoor visiting sessions.
Photo: Starus / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
SEA · Saint-Tropez
Port de Saint-Tropez
Plan a walk around Saint-Tropez harbour: quays, boats and nearby lanes. Walking access, busy summer periods and practical advice for exploring the waterfront.
Photo: Starus / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
DO · La Croix-Valmer
Domaine de La Croix
Visit Domaine de La Croix in La Croix-Valmer: Provence wines, tasting room, bookable cellar tour, location, opening times and practical advice.
DO · Ramatuelle
Château des Marres
Plan a visit to Château des Marres near Saint-Tropez: organic wines, bookable tasting tours, seasonal wine bar, route des Plages address and pricing.
Context photo: En-bateau / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
SEA · Cogolin · Les Marines
Base nautique municipale de Cogolin
Try SUP, kayaking and sailing at Cogolin's municipal watersports centre: Marines beach location, lessons, holiday courses, prices and minimum age.
Context photo: Net-breuer / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
DO · Saint-Tropez
Musée de la Gendarmerie et du Cinéma
Discover the Musée de la Gendarmerie et du Cinéma in Saint-Tropez: Louis de Funès film history, exhibitions, opening times, ticket prices and address.
Photo: FR / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
DO · Ramatuelle
Moulin de Paillas
Above Ramatuelle, the restored Moulin de Paillas brings windmill heritage and sweeping Saint-Tropez peninsula views together. Find the right approach near Col de Paillas and confirm visit access before travelling.
Photo: avu-edm / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
DO · Ramatuelle · La Croix-Valmer
Cap Taillat
Cap Taillat is a majestic headland between Ramatuelle and La Croix-Valmer, with a sandy isthmus and clear-water coves. Walk from l’Escalet or take the longer hike from Gigaro via Cap Lardier. Very busy in summer; check trail access before leaving.
Photo: Gnrc / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
DO · Grimaud
Pont des Fées
Beyond Grimaud’s village lanes, Pont des Fées reveals the remains of a historic aqueduct amid the Vallon de la Garde. Plan a walk via the signed trail rather than following a car route straight to the structure.
Photo: Grimaud Tourisme / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
BEACH · Ramatuelle
Pampelonne
The long, iconic beach of the peninsula: part public beach, part beach-club culture, with very different moods depending on the sector and time of day.
Photo: avu-edm / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
DO · Saint-Tropez
Place des Lices & market
The village square at the heart of Saint-Tropez life, especially useful as a morning stop when the market brings together produce, flowers, local crafts and the ritual of the place itself.
Photo: Arnaud 25 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
DO · Gassin
Château Minuty
Château Minuty in Gassin brings Provence wine country into a Saint-Tropez stay. Plan a tasting or vineyard experience rather than another beach stop, and confirm which visits require advance booking.
DO · Saint-Tropez
Citadelle de Saint-Tropez
A useful counterpoint to the port and shopping streets: climb above town for the panorama, then use the maritime museum to put Saint-Tropez back into its seafaring history.
Photo: dronepicr / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
DO · Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer
Domaine du Rayol — Les mains dans la terre
A hands-on garden activity for families that turns Mediterranean plants and ecology into something children can explore rather than simply look at.
Photo: Domaine du Rayol / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
DO · Cogolin
Master Ninja · La Palmeraie
An active family option in Cogolin with age-adapted aquatic obstacle formats — useful when children need something more energetic than another beach afternoon.
BEACH · La Croix-Valmer
Plage de Gigaro
Gigaro in La Croix-Valmer is more than a sandy beach: it is a gateway to the Cap Lardier coastal paths. Come for a swim, a relaxed family beach day or the start of a shoreline hike.
Photo: dronepicr / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
DO · Saint-Tropez
Maison des Papillons · Musée Dany Lartigue
A small, unusual museum in the centre of Saint-Tropez combining butterfly collections, Dany Lartigue's studio and family photographs.
DO · Le Plan-de-la-Tour
Randonnée de San Peïre
Hike through the wooded Maures hills from Le Plan-de-la-Tour towards the San Peïre archaeological site and broad views over the Golfe. Check the trail and any seasonal forest restrictions before leaving.
Photo: LE GOLFE · Illustration éditoriale